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me to the jazz great himself. Later, he played 

in my in-laws’ living room the song that gave 

him fame, ‘‘Red Top.’’ Sadly, on July 5, 2012, 

Mr. Kynard passed away at the age of 92. He 

was survived by his wife Joyce, of fifty-nine 

years, their two children, Brett and Carmen, 

and their two grandchildren. I am proud to 

have known Mr. Kynard and have heard him— 

on a number of occasions—blow that sax. 

Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending 

Mr. Kynard for his contribution to the world of 

jazz and honoring his musical accomplishments as a jazz great. Mr. Kynard was an accomplished musician who left behind a rich 

legacy that will continue to inspire generations 

to come. His loss will be felt by many, not just 

in the Kansas City community, but also by 

those throughout the jazz world who miss this 

exceptional jazz talent. We wish his family the 

very best during this time of bereavement. We 

would also remind them that no one is dead 

who is remembered. To be sure, Mr. Kynard 

will, indeed, be remembered. 

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HONORING LUCILLE HOLMES 

HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable educator, Lucille Holmes. 

Ms. Holmes is the second of four children 

born to the late Mr. Arthur D. Randle and Mrs. 

Josephine Randle of Starkville, Mississippi. 

Her maternal grandparents are the late Walter 

and her paternal grandparents are Earlene 

Franklin and the late Charlie and Lydia Randle 

She was born in a small community known as 

Rock Hill and was a member of Rock Hill 

United Methodist Church. After marrying her 

husband Clarence Holmes, she joined Bethel 

A.M.E. Church in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. 

Upon completing high school Lucille graduated from Mississippi State University in 

1978 where she received a Bachelor’s Degree 

in Special Education. Upon graduation she obtained a position at Boswell Retardation Center, now known as Boswell Regional Center in 

Sanatorium, Mississippi, as a special adult 

education teacher. 

Her goal early in her youth was to become 

an educator due to her second grade teacher 

Ms. Viola Johnson. Ms. Johnson’s teaching 

techniques and methods impacted her decision to become an educator. 

Mrs. Holmes educational philosophy is that 

all children can learn and they have the right 

to be taught the way they learn. As an educator she believes it is her responsibility to learn 

how each child learns and teach him or her 

accordingly. Furthermore, she is always willing 

to do the unthinkable to ensure that each and 

every life she touches is changed in a positive 

way. 

In 1981 she began employment with the 

Cleveland School District at East Side High 

School, as a special education teacher. In 

1983 she went to Delta State University and 

completed her Master Degree in Guidance 

and Counseling. After completion of her degree she went to work in the Shaw School 

District as an elementary school counselor at 

McEvans. She left Shaw to work in the Shelby 

school system as an elementary, middle 

school and high school counselor. In 1997 Lucille returned to the Cleveland School District 

as a counselor at East Side High School. She 

has since received her certification in school 

administration. 

Mrs. Holmes is the mother of two children, 

Cristal Arlette and Clarence Anthony Holmes 

Jr. whom she has instilled the importance of 

getting an education, just as she has for the 

students in her classroom. 

Mr. Speaker, I ask that our colleagues join 

me in recognizing Mrs. Lucille Holmes for her 

commitment to education. 

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RETIREMENT OF DOMINIC ROMEO 

FROM NEW JERSEY FRATERNAL 

ORDER OF POLICE 

HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I extend my 

deepest appreciation to Dominic Romeo for 

the more than 50 years of service to the state 

of New Jersey as a law enforcement officer 

and advocate for the Fraternal Order of Police. 

The true embodiment of a public servant, Dom 

began his career in 1959 as a seasonal police 

officer in his hometown of Wildwood and rose 

through the ranks, including two stints as 

President of the Cape May County FOP 

Lodge 7. His leadership and commitment to 

the oath ‘to serve and protect’ are a model for 

current and aspiring officers. His advice and 

insight have helped me on Congressional 

issues related to law enforcement. On behalf 

of South Jersey residents and all those kept 

safe by his selfless actions, I wish Dom 

Romeo a very relaxing, rewarding retirement 

and thank him both for his steadfast friendship 

and service to South Jersey. 

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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF EVERETT ‘‘BUD’’ 

RANK, JR. 

HON. DEVIN NUNES OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today to 

recognize the life and work of Everett ‘‘Bud’’ 

Rank, Jr., who passed away on June 3, 2012. 

He will not only go down in history as a former 

member of both the Nixon and Reagan Administrations’ Agriculture Departments, but as 

an avid golfer, ardent family man, and longtime Valley rancher. 

Bud was a lifelong Fresno resident. He was 

born on December 1, 1921 and attended Clovis High School before fighting in World War 

II for four years as a gunner’s mate in the 

South Pacific. After the war, Bud returned to 

his roots in Fresno to help organize the Clovis 

chapter of the Future Farmers of America; 

where he later served as president. 

Bud’s passion for agriculture was reflected 

by the time and effort he contributed to the 

many organizations he was a part of. He was 

a member of the California Farm Bureau 

Young Farmers and Ranchers, the Clovis 

Grange, the International Cotton Advisory 

Committee, the Sierra Soil and Water Conservation District, and many others. Bud 

worked within the Agriculture Department, first 

as Western Regional Director of Agriculture 

Stabilization and Conservation Service, then 

as both head of the ASCS and Executive Vice 

President of the Commodity Credit Corp. 

While his commitment to the San Joaquin 

Valley agricultural community was unmatched, 

Bud’s commitment to education was equally 

impressive. He wanted each student to have 

every opportunity to thrive in school and reach 

the highest level of education possible. He did 

this by serving three terms as the President of 

the Clovis Unified School District Board of 

Trustees in the 1960s and early 1970s. His 

contribution and impact on the community are 

now honored and remembered though the 

Bud Rank Elementary School in Clovis. 

Bud was a legendary community leader. He 

cared greatly about the future of the San Joaquin Valley residents and youth. He leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to equal. The 

people of Fresno will miss Bud for years to 

come, but will never forget all that he gave 

and did for the people of Fresno County. 

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L.J. FERDINAND HAZLETON 

GROUP OF THE MEN OF MALVERN 

HON. LOU BARLETTA OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of 

the Men of Malvern who will be attending its 

72nd annual retreat at the Malvern Retreat 

House on July 20, 2012. 

The L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group began 

in 1941, when nine men from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, traveled from Hazleton to Malvern, 

Pennsylvania, to seek spiritual guidance and 

inspiration. Founded in 1912, the Malvern Retreat House is the largest and second oldest 

Catholic retreat house in the United States. 

This year, the Malvern Retreat House celebrates its 100th year anniversary. For the last 

one hundred years, the Malvern Retreat 

House has been a place of reflection and 

sanctuary for over one million men and 

women from all fifty states and abroad. 

As a Catholic, it is an honor to recognize 

the L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of the Men 

of Malvern, an organization that has given so 

much back to the community. On a personal 

note, I have had the esteemed privilege of attending the annual Malvern Retreat a number 

of times in the past. 

Mr. Speaker, I commend the L.J. Ferdinand 

Hazleton Group of the Men of Malvern for all 

they do for Northeastern Pennsylvania and I 

congratulate the Malvern Retreat House on 

celebrating its one hundred years of dedicated 

service to our country and its citizens. 

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION 

HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 

I rise regarding my absence from rollcall votes 

469–470 on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. I was attending a funeral. 


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